Discover the 2016 Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest!

The second annual Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest, scheduled for April 24th, 2016, promises tastings, demonstrations, workshops, and more – and all to benefit the WNC Cheese Trail!

2015 saw the very first, annual Carolina Mountain Cheese Festival and it was such a success that this year was a shoe-in with as many of the same events and attractions as last year and then some!

Held at Highland Brewery in Asheville again this year, you can look forward to beer and cheese tastings, among other yummy distractions. While not every detail has been nailed down just yet, many of the main events planned for the 2016 Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest have been scheduled. Below is a list of the other events presently planned:

3pm – Ethical Eating Workshop
Connections between our environment, economy, culture, and science are explored to leave you with a new way of thinking about food’s day-to-day dietary considerations from a global perspective.

3pm – Mountain Cheese & Highland Beer Tasting

TBD – Mozzarella Stretching
Learn how to make America’s Favorite cheese at home with local cheesemaker Lindsey Menendez of Copper Cauldron Cheese Company.

There are also numerous, ongoing events that run throughout 2016 Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest, including an opportunity to sample the offerings of many of the region’s best artisan food producers at The Gathering of Cheesemakers. Not just cheese but also meats, bread, mustards, jams, gelato, goat milk, and so much more.

You’ll also be able to learn how cheese was made before the days of electricity and refrigeration at the History of Cheese Display; win a dessert at the Cheese Trail Dessert Walk, a twist on the traditional cakewalk; learn how to milk a goat, make butter, soap, and more.

All the 2016 Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest Workshops are FREE but seating is limited, so it is wise to reserve your space if you’re serious about attending.

Don’t miss it!

Carolina Mountain Cheese Festival 2016

Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest Lodging
If you plan on attending the 2016 Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest, consider a stay at North Lodge on Oakland, Asheville bed & breakfast. Luxurious amenities and service await you with beautifully appointed guest rooms featuring private baths and flat screen TVs, three-course plated breakfasts, comfy cotton bathrobes, plus fresh baked cookies and pastries each afternoon! We look forward to seeing you and helping to make your Asheville adventure the very best it can be!